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Contents Getting started...............................................................................6 Overview............................................................................................6Assembly.........................................................................................
Page 6 - Getting started; Overview
Getting started Overview 1 Front camera lens 2 Proximity/Light sensor 3 Charging/Notification light 4 Speaker 5 Headset jack 6 Micro SIM card slot cover 7 Power key 8 Volume/Zoom key 9 Camera key 10 Microphone 6 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Page 7 - Assembly; To insert the micro SIM cards
11 Main camera lens 12 Camera light 13 Second microphone 14 Charger/USB port cover 15 NFC detection area 16 Memory card slot cover 17 Loudspeaker Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen mig...
Page 8 - Starting your device for the first time; To turn on the device
To remove the micro SIM cards 1 Detach the micro SIM card slot cover. 2 Pull out the micro SIM card holders from their slots. 3 Remove the micro SIM cards. 4 Insert the micro SIM card holders back into their slots. 5 Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover. To remove the memory card 1 Turn off the d...
Page 9 - Why do I need a GoogleTM account?; To set up a GoogleTM account on your device
1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. 2 If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. 3 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap . 4 If your screen is locked, place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down to unlock it. 5 Wait a whi...
Page 10 - Charging your device; performance in; Battery and power management; To charge your device; Battery notification light status
Charging your device The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance in Battery and power management on page 110. To charge your device 1 Plug the charger into a power outlet. 2 ...
Page 11 - Learning the basics; Using the touchscreen; Tapping; Open or select an item.; Touching and holding
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a ...
Page 12 - Pinching and spreading; Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map.; Swiping; Scroll up or down a list.
Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map. Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. 12 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Page 13 - Flicking; movement by tapping the screen.; Locking and unlocking the screen; Screen lock; To activate the screen; Home screen; shows the pane that you are currently in.
Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and unlocking the screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock p...
Page 14 - Home screen panes; To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
To go to the Home screen • Press . To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane. To set a pane as the main Home screen pane 1 Touch ...
Page 15 - Application screen; Own order
Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download. To view all applications on the Application screen 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Flick left or right on the A...
Page 16 - Navigating applications; open the application.; To open the recently used applications window; Small apps
To uninstall an application from the Application screen 1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. 2 Tap Uninstall . All uninstallable applications are indicated by . 3 Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall . Navigat...
Page 17 - OK; Widgets
To open a small app 1 To make the small apps bar appear, press . 2 Tap the small app that you want to open. You can open several small apps at the same time. To close a small app • Tap on the small app window. To download a small app 1 From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap . 2 Search for t...
Page 18 - Shortcuts and folders
To add a widget to the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets . 2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget 1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. If the...
Page 19 - Apps; Folder name; Background and themes
1 Access a folder containing applications 2 Access an application using a shortcut To add a shortcut to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. 2 In the customisation menu, tap Apps . 3 Scroll through the list ...
Page 20 - Taking a screenshot; To take a screenshot; Status and notifications
To change your Home screen wallpaper 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Themes , then select a theme. When you change a...
Page 21 - To open or close the Notification panel; To take action on a notification; Notification light; Icons in the status bar; Status icons
To open or close the Notification panel You can also double tap to open the Notification panel. To take action on a notification • Tap the notification. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel • Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. To clear all notifications fro...
Page 22 - Notification icons
Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone...
Page 23 - Application overview
More (undisplayed) notifications GPS is activated Application overview Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, and manage text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. ...
Page 24 - Download and install new applications and updates.
Use the Support application to access user support in the device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Download and install new applications and updates. Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas....
Page 25 - Downloading applications; Downloading applications from Google PlayTM; To download an application from Google PlayTM; Downloading applications from other sources; To allow the download of applications from other sources
Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a wo...
Page 26 - Internet and networks; Browsing the web; To browse with Google ChromeTM; Internet and messaging settings
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To browse with Goo...
Page 28 - To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically; To add a Wi-Fi® network manually; Sharing your mobile data connection
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically 1 Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is turned on. 2 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . 3 Tap Wi-Fi . All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. 4 Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant password. is displa...
Page 29 - Controlling data usage; To turn data traffic on or off
shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go to www.android.com/tether to get the most current informa...
Page 30 - Selecting mobile networks; To select a network type
To set a data usage warning 1 Make sure that you have turned on data traffic. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Data usage . 4 Select a SIM card. 5 To set the warning level, drag the lines to the desired values. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data tra...
Page 31 - To select another network manually; To activate automatic network selection
To select another network manually 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . 2 Find and tap More… > Mobile networks . 3 Select a SIM card. 4 Tap Service providers . 5 Tap Search mode > Manual . 6 Select a network. If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networ...
Page 32 - Synchronising data on your device; About synchronising data on your device; To set up a GoogleTM account for synchronisation; Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts
Synchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your device You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. ...
Page 34 - Basic settings; Accessing settings; Settings; Setting your device from the Notification panel; Personalization; Sound, ringtone and volume
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Notification panel and the Application screen. To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel 1 Drag the status bar downwards. 2 Tap . To ope...
Page 35 - SIM card protection
To set your device to vibrate and ring mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound . 3 Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox. To set a ringtone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone . 3 Select a SIM card. 4 Select a ringtone...
Page 36 - Screen settings; To adjust the screen brightness; To set the screen to vibrate on touch; To set up the Face Unlock feature; To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature
Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness . 3 Unmark the Adapt to lighting conditions checkbox if it is marked. 4 Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. Lowering the brightness level increases battery perfor...
Page 37 - Language settings; Personalising the Xperia; Date and time
To create a screen lock pattern 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern . 3 Follow the instructions in your device. If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must wait 30 seconds and then tr...
Page 38 - Mobile BRAVIA® Engine; To turn on Mobile BRAVIA® Engine; Enhancing the sound output; Using Clear PhaseTM technology; To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear PhaseTM; Using xLOUDTM technology
To set the date manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time . 3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked. 4 Tap Set date . 5 Adjust the date by scrolling up and down. 6 Tap Set . To set the time manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 F...
Page 40 - Typing text; To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text
Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and input tex...
Page 41 - Entering text using voice input; To enable voice input; Editing text; button provides the same tools.; Application bar
To change the Gesture input settings 1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap . 2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings . 3 To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox. To use the one-handed keyboard 1 Open the on-screen ...
Page 42 - Personalising the Xperia keyboard
To select text 1 Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. 2 Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. To edit text in portrait orientation 1 Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. 2 Selec...
Page 43 - Calling; Making calls; Instant messaging and video chat; To make a call by dialling
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video ...
Page 44 - Showing or hiding your phone number; Receiving calls; Rejecting a call with a message
To make an international call 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Phone . 3 Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. 4 Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0) and phone number, then tap . Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number...
Page 45 - Ongoing calls; Using the call log
Ongoing calls 1 Open your contacts list 2 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call 3 Mute the microphone during a call 4 Enter numbers during a call 5 End a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. To activate the screen during a call • Briefly press . Usin...
Page 47 - Voicemail
Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call. To activate or deactivate call waiting 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings . 3 Se...
Page 48 - Emergency calls; To make an emergency call
your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. To set up voicemail 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings . 3 Select a SIM card. 4 Tap Voicemail > Voicemail settings > Voicemail number . 5 Enter your voicemail n...
Page 49 - Contacts; Transferring contacts; Transferring contacts using a computer; To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer; PC Companion; Transferring contacts using an online account; Other methods for transferring contacts; To import contacts from a memory card
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at www.sonymobile.com/support . Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer and Contacts Setup are applications within the PC Companion and the So...
Page 50 - Searching and viewing contacts; To search for a contact
To import contacts using Bluetooth ® technology 1 Make sure you have the Bluetooth ® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. 2 When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. 3 Tap Accept...
Page 51 - Adding and editing contacts
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Filter . 3 In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the li...
Page 53 - Backing up contacts; To export all contacts to a memory card
happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries by mistake, you can separate them again later. To link contacts 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact. 3 Press , then tap Link contact . 4 Tap the ...
Page 54 - Messaging and chat; Reading and sending messages; To create and send a message; To read a received message
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and messagin...
Page 55 - Organising your messages
To reply to a message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the conversation containing the message. 3 Enter your reply and tap Send . To forward a message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward. 3 ...
Page 56 - Calling from a message; To call a message sender; Messaging settings; To change your message notification settings
Calling from a message To call a message sender 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap a conversation. 3 Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the number that you want to call from the list that appears. 4 If the recipient is saved in your contacts,...
Page 57 - To start an instant message or a video call
1 Start a new chat or video call 2 Options 3 List of contacts To start an instant message or a video call 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Hangouts . 3 Tap , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circle name and select the relevant entry from the suggested list. 4 To...
Page 58 - Email; Setting up email; To set up an email account; To add an extra email account; Sending and receiving email messages
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account 1 From your Home screen,...
Page 60 - Email preview pane; To activate the preview pane; Organising your email messages; To sort your emails
Email preview pane A preview pane is available for viewing and reading your email messages in landscape orientation. Once activated, you can use it to view both the email message list and one selected email message at the same time. To activate the preview pane 1 From your Home screen, tap , then fi...
Page 61 - To delete an email message; Email account settings; To remove an email account from your device; GmailTM
To delete an email message 1 In your email inbox, mark the checkbox for the message that you want to delete, then tap . 2 Tap Delete . In the email inbox view, you can also flick a message to the right to delete it. Email account settings To remove an email account from your device 1 From your Home ...
Page 62 - To learn more about GmailTM
4 Access settings and options 5 List of email messages To learn more about Gmail™ • When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help . 62 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Page 63 - Music; Transferring music to your device; directly into the file manager application on the computer. See; Connecting your; If the computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use the SonyTM Bridge for Mac; Listening to music
Music Transferring music to your device There are different ways to get music from a computer to your device: • Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Connecting your device to a computer on page...
Page 64 - To find song-related information online; To adjust the audio volume; WALKMAN home screen
To play a song 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap . 3 Select a music category, for example, under Artists , Albums or Songs , then browse to the song that you want to open. 4 Tap a song to play it. You might not be able to play copyr...
Page 65 - Playlists
8 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services 9 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited channels 10 Open the "WALKMAN" music player application Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available ...
Page 66 - Sharing music; Sharing music on FacebookTM
To create your own playlists 1 Open the WALKMAN home screen. 2 To add an artist, album or a song to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or song. 3 In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist . 4 Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK . You ca...
Page 67 - Recognising music with TrackIDTM
To manage music from your friends 1 Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > Recent . 2 Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired. 3 Tap to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™ . If desired, add a comment in the comments field. To view your shared music 1 Ope...
Page 69 - Music Unlimited online service; To get started with Music Unlimited
Music Unlimited online service Music Unlimited is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions ofsongs over a mobile network or Wi-Fi ® connection. You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlistsand music using a PC th...
Page 70 - FM radio; Listening to the radio; To listen to the FM radio
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or hea...
Page 71 - Favourite radio channels
To switch the radio sound to the speaker 1 When the radio is open, press . 2 Tap Play in speaker . To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones . To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ 1 While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, ...
Page 72 - Camera; Taking photos and recording videos; To take a photo from the lock screen
Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Zoom in or out 2 Main camera screen 3 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 4 View photos and videos 5 Take photos or record video clips 6 Go back a step or exit the camera 7 Capturing mode settings icon 8 Camera settings icon and shor...
Page 73 - Delete; Face detection; Focus mode; Adding the geographical position to your photos
To record a video using the camera key 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap , and select . 3 If the video camera is not selected, tap . 4 To start recording a video, press the camera key. 5 To stop recording, press the camera key again. To record a video by tapping the screen 1 Activate the camera. 2 Point ...
Page 74 - General camera settings; Capturing mode settings overview
To turn on geotagging 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Location services . 3 Drag the slider beside Access to my location to the right. 4 Activate the camera. 5 Tap , then tap . 6 Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right. 7 Tap OK . General camera settings Capturing mode sett...
Page 75 - To use Timeshift burst; Social live; To broadcast live video using Social live; Portrait retouch; To use the Portrait retouch feature; Quick launch; Geotagging
To use Timeshift burst 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap , then select . 3 To take photos, press the camera key fully down and then release it. The photos taken appear in thumbnail view. 4 Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save, then tap . Social live Social live is a ca...
Page 76 - Shutter sound; Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound.; Data storage; white balance setting icon is available on the camera screen.; Still camera settings; To adjust the still camera settings; Still camera settings overview; with a higher resolution requires more memory.
Shutter sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound. Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. White ...
Page 77 - coloured focus frame stays sharp.; HDR; ISO; increasing the ISO sensitivity.
2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. VGA 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self-timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding ...
Page 78 - Metering; amount of light striking the image you want to capture.; Image stabiliser; you by compensating for small movements of the hand.; Preview
200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. 400 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. 800 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amo...
Page 79 - Video camera settings; To adjust the video camera settings; Video camera settings overview; Adjust the video resolution for different formats.; avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.; to before recording a video.
Fill flash Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark shadows. Red-eye reduction Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo. Off The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions ar...
Page 80 - focus frame stays sharp.; helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp. Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is...
Page 81 - Photos and videos in Album; Viewing photos and videos; To view photos and videos; To change the size of the thumbnails
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Pictures tab in the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. 1 ...
Page 82 - Sharing and managing photos and videos
To watch a slideshow of your photos with music 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow . 2 Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap . The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music d...
Page 83 - Analysing photos with faces in Album; Editing photos with the Photo editor application
To work with batches of photos or videos in Album 1 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items . 2 Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame. 3 Use the tools in the toolbars to work with your selected items. To acti...
Page 84 - Photo albums
To apply special effects to a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once . 3 Tap , then select an option. 4 To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save . To improve a photo using advanced settings 1 When...
Page 85 - Viewing your photos on a map
6 View your photos in globe mode 7 View photos and videos on Picasa™ 8 View photos and videos on Facebook™ 9 View all photos with faces 10 View photos using the Flickr™ online service 11 Scroll up or down to view content The PlayMemories online service is not available in all countries or regions. T...
Page 86 - To add a geotag to a photo
3 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. 4 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. 5 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen. If several photos were taken at the same locatio...
Page 87 - Videos; Watching videos in the Movies application; To play a video in Movies
Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play y...
Page 88 - Transferring video content to your device; Managing video content; To get movie information manually; To clear information about a video
To change settings in Movies 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies . 2 Tap > Settings , then change the settings as desired. To change the sound settings while a video is playing 1 While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Tap , then tap Sound settings ...
Page 89 - To delete a video; Video Unlimited service; To get started with Video Unlimited
To delete a video 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies . 2 Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the video that you want to delete. 3 Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears. 4 Tap Delete again to confirm. Video Unlimited service Use ...
Page 90 - Connectivity; Sharing content with DLNA CertifiedTM devices; Playing files from DLNA CertifiedTM devices on your device; To play a shared track on your device
Connectivity Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi- ...
Page 91 - To set up file sharing with other DLNA CertifiedTM devices; To stop sharing files with other DLNA CertifiedTM devices; Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices 1 Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network. 2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 3 Tap , then tap Media server . 4 To turn on the Share media function, drag the slider. appears in the status bar. Your device can now work as a med...
Page 92 - NFC; To turn on the NFC function
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device 1 Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Album . 4 Browse to and open the file that you want to view. 5 Tap the...
Page 93 - NFC detection area; To share a contact with another device using NFC
NFC detection area The location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices. When sharing data with another device using NFC, refer to the User guide of the other device for more information. To share a contact with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC fun...
Page 94 - To share a web address with another device using NFC; Scanning NFC tags; To scan an NFC tag; Connecting to an NFC compatible device; Bluetooth
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. 2 To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Album . 3 Tap the photo or video that you want to share...
Page 97 - Connecting your device to a computer; Transferring and handling content using a USB cable
Connecting your device to a computer Connect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and othertypes of files. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth ® wireless technology.When you connect your device to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted...
Page 98 - To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode
the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your device. In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi ® enabled device that supports Media transfer, for example, a computer running Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® or Windows ® 7. To pair your device wirelessly with a comput...
Page 99 - Media GoTM; Media Go; SonyTM Bridge for Mac
To install PC Companion on a PC 1 Make sure the Install software checkbox under Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity is marked. 2 Connect your device to a PC using a USB cable. 3 Device : Tap Install . 4 Computer : The PC Companion installer starts automatically after a few secon...
Page 100 - Using a headset; To use a headset; Smart Connect; To start the Smart Connect application
To transfer content using Sony™ Bridge for Mac 1 Using a USB cable, connect your device to an Apple ® Mac ® computer. 2 Computer : Open the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, The Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device. 3 Computer : Drag and drop the desired files be...
Page 101 - Managing devices; To pair and connect an accessory
To create a Smart Connect event 1 Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. 2 Tap . 3 Give the event a name, then tap Create . 4 Under When , add either an accessory or a time interval, or both. 5 Under Do th...
Page 102 - Travel and maps; Using location services; To enable location services; To allow Google apps to access your location; Improving GPS accuracy; Google MapsTM and navigation
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS...
Page 103 - To show your location on the map
When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data is transferred to your device. So it's a good idea to save a map and make it available offline before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Int...
Page 104 - Using data traffic when travelling; To activate or deactivate data roaming; Airplane mode; To turn on Airplane mode
Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you might need to access the Internet using mobile data traffic. In this case, you need to activate data roaming on your device. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. To ac...
Page 105 - Calendar and alarm clock; Calendar; To create a calendar event
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and sychronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from t...
Page 106 - To zoom the calendar view; Alarm and clock; To set a new alarm
To zoom the calendar view • When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. Alarm and clock You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. But it does sound when the device i...
Page 108 - Support and maintenance; Support for your device; To access the Support application; Help in menus and applications; To allow the sending of usage info; Updating your device; To check for new software; Updating your device wirelessly
Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information. To access the Support application 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find a...
Page 109 - Updating your device using a computer; To update your device using a computer; Finding a lost device
To download and install a system update 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Update Center > System . 3 Select the desired system update, then tap . 4 When the download is finished, tap and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. To download and install applicatio...
Page 110 - To activate the my Xperia service; IMEI number; To view your IMEI number; To view your IMEI number in the device
To activate the my Xperia service 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > MyXperia™ > Activate . 3 Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept . To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to myxperia.sonymobile.com and sign in using the same Google™ a...
Page 112 - To activate the Location-based Wi-Fi® feature; Improving battery time by queuing background data; To allow the queuing of background data; Memory and storage; Improving memory performance; To view the memory status
To activate the Location-based Wi-Fi® feature 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Power management . 3 Drag the slider beside Location-based Wi-Fi to the right. Improving battery time by queuing background data You can improve battery performance by setting your device to sen...
Page 113 - Backing up and restoring content; Backing up data to a computer
To clear the cache memory for all applications 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Storage . 3 Tap Cached data > OK . When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings. To transfer media files to the memory card 1 Make sure you have a me...
Page 114 - Backing up with the Backup and restore application; To back up content using the Backup and restore application
To back up your data using a computer 1 Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on a PC or theSony™ Bridge for Mac application is installed on an Apple ® Mac ® computer. 2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. 3 Computer : Open the PC Companion application or the So...
Page 115 - Restarting and resetting; To force the device to shut down; To perform a factory data reset; Recycling your device
Restarting and resetting You can force your device to shut down in situations where it stops responding or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted. You can also reset your device to its original factory settings, with or without deleting all of your personal data. This actio...
Page 116 - Important information; Important information leaflet; the Setup guide in your device or in the box.; Limitations to services and features
Important information Important information leaflet Before you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided in the Setup guide in your device or in the box. To access the setup guide manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Setup guide . Limitations to se...